Let us see what repo and reverse repo rates are and how they affect the economy. Banks charge interest rates on loans and pay interest on deposits. These interest rates are influenced by the rate at which funds change hands between the central bank, i.e., the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and banks. The rates …
In his speech in the morning of 5th August 2022, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das addressed the media on the decisions taken by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), including the decision to hike the repo rate to its highest since August of 2019 ie. the pre-pandemic era. His speech indicated both the acknowledgement of the global …
Inflation Despite concerns surrounding volatile food prices and fluctuating oil costs, the RBI maintains its inflation projection for the fiscal year at 5.4%. However, the elusive 4% target remains unmet, as RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das acknowledges the persistent dance of headline inflation. Economic Growth Painting a broader picture, the anticipated GDP growth for FY24 stands …
The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a new proposal to promote the dematerialisation (demat) of securities. Under the new proposal, all the listed companies are required to issue securities exclusively in demat form following corporate actions such as stock splits, share face value consolidations, mergers, or demergers. …
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been net sellers in India throughout January 2025, barring the trading session on January 2. This marks a continuation of the significant outflows witnessed in 2024. The selling spree has intensified to such an extent that January 2025 recorded the highest FII outflows for the month in over a decade, …
After 3 consecutive days of gains, the Indian stock market faced significant selling pressure on Friday, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex falling sharply. On January 17, 2025, Indian stock markets were trading lower on Friday due to weak global signals. By 12 PM, the BSE Sensex had fallen by 546.63 points, or …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) is a specialised benchmark designed to track the behaviour and performance of India’s financial sector. This index includes a wide range of entities such as banks, financial institutions, housing finance companies, insurance firms, and other financial services providers. Comprising 20 stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), FINNIFTY …
On January 20, 2025, the BSE Sensex witnessed a significant gain of over 500 points, or 0.68%, reclaiming the 77,000 mark. This rally marked the second-best trading session of the calendar year 2025. The surge comes despite rising market volatility ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the President of the United States for his 2nd …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has put forward proposals to broaden the definition of Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and expand eligible activities under the Social Stock Exchange (SSE). These recommendations, outlined in a consultation paper issued on January 20, is to address operational challenges and make the framework more inclusive. Broader Activities for …
Independent equity research firms that have been providing stock recommendations to retail investors are closing shop or winding down. SEBI’s new rules, effective from January 2025, require higher compliance costs and operational changes, as per news reports. Several independent equity research firms in India are facing challenges due to the Securities and Exchange Board of …
